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GU12 CZM

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,837 mi
Last recorded102,837 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 CZM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 102,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 102,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2024 95,256 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 87,364 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 82,299 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 77,876 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Differential ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 68,481 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 55,592 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 49,985 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,052 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,430 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has a nail in the shoulder

Pass 25 Feb 2015 32,407 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2015 32,407 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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GU12 CZM is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 43,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU12 CZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU12 CZM registered?

GU12 CZM is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is GU12 CZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 CZM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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